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AAA Food Handler

MAINE
FOOD HANDLERS CARD

4.9
(27,143 reviews)

4.9
(27,143 reviews)

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BENEFITS OF TRAINING

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PREVENT

Education is the best tool to prevent, minimize, or eliminate foodborne illnesses and food hazards.

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AWARENESS

Improve critical thinking and decision making to prevent or avoid sticky situations.
Food Hygiene Training

ELIMINATE

Training helps reduce or eliminate food safety hazards before they become major issues.

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MINIMIZE

Be able to recognize, mitigate, reduce or eliminate the risk of improper food safety procedures.
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PRODUCTIVITY

Reducing food safety complaints will create a happier workplace and in turn increase productivity.

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WORKPLACE SATISFACTION

Serving safe food will increase productivity will in turn increase workplace satisfaction.

WHY CHOOSE US 

California Food Manager Certification
Food safety basics

Getting Your Food Handler Card is Quick and Hassle-Free

Numerous professionals nationwide have already earned and renewed their card with AAA Food Handler — a trusted name in food safety training.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Enroll in the approved online food handler course, finish the lessons, and pass the final exam with at least 70% to receive your certification.

Enroll in the approved online food handler course, finish the lessons, and pass the final exam with at least 70% to receive your certification.

The Food Handler Course program covers key food safety topics like personal hygiene, time and temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, and proper cleaning techniques.

The food handler course takes approximately 1.5 hours and is entirely self-paced.

You’ll have two chances to pass the 40-question test.

Typically, your Food Handler certificate remains valid for 3 years, depending on the employer or local health department guidelines.

Maine allows the sale of non-potentially hazardous foods prepared in home kitchens, as long as they are shelf-stable. These include products like breads, cookies, fruit jams and jellies, candies, dry mixes, granola, and other items that can be safely stored without refrigeration.

The Food Handler training is fully online and available 24/7 from any computer, tablet, or smartphone.

The course is available in both English and Spanish.

Anyone who handles unpackaged food, works with food-contact surfaces, or is involved in food service operations should complete the training.

This Maine Food Handlers Card is priced at just $6.95 and includes two attempts at the final exam.

This certification is accredited by the ANAB and aligns with food safety standards set by the Conference for Food Protection (CFP). It meets all regulatory requirements for food establishments in Maine.

It helps you follow best practices for food safety, enhances job opportunities, and reduces the risk of foodborne illness.

Managers can log in to monitor employee progress and download training records through our built-in reporting tools.

Yes. The Maine food handler course is offered through a provider accredited by the ANAB, ensuring it meets nationally recognized food safety training standards.

Absolutely. Once you pass the final exam, your certificate is available for immediate download or printing for employer or health department use.

For accurate food safety regulations and official guidance in Maine, contact:

Maine Division of Environmental Health, 286 Water Street, 3rd Floor, Augusta, Maine 04333.

No, Maine does not require food safety training for cottage food producers. However, obtaining a ANSI Accredited Food Handler certificate is highly recommended to ensure proper food safety practices and boost consumer trust.

Food Handler Reviews

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June 8, 2025

Jameil

great class

June 8, 2025

thank you

Jen

Food Handler Exam

June 8, 2025

This course was educational and easy to follow

Casey

I don't like AI Voice

June 8, 2025

Boing AI voice seemed soulless.

Jason C.

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June 7, 2025

Mari R.

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June 7, 2025

Sophia M.

Helpful Information

June 7, 2025

I learned plenty of useful information

Laely D.

it was pretty long but the videos were informative and looked good

June 7, 2025

it explained each step with detail yet also concisely enough, and the slides were good

Kobi T.

It was nice that it has a Spanish versión

June 7, 2025

Not all have a Spanish version and it’s pretty annoying, also though everything that was asked in the exam

Mercedes

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June 7, 2025

Nice and quick

Devin A.

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June 7, 2025

Easy and clear

Ashley

Very informative

June 7, 2025

The training was very informative and helped me pass test.

Lorenzo S.

Good

June 7, 2025

Good

Camryn L.

Overall

June 7, 2025

I was simple and fast I finished all the videos and the test all under an hour. I am glad that I know know proper food handling and can look out for red flags in places when I go out to eat.

Diana L.

this was a very easy test

June 7, 2025

honestly this was very easy if you concentrate close enough the answers are in the videos

aron N.

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June 7, 2025

Kallie

experience

June 7, 2025

this was a great refresher for me very direct and informational, videos you can replay if needed. I say its a great course to gain knowledge of food safety.

James W.

Informative

June 7, 2025

It was nicely laid out and easy to follow.

Nancy

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June 7, 2025

Eboni

Great class!

June 7, 2025

This course was so easy to understand and made it easy to learn.

Lyndsey